Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Performance wins (3,76 s vs 4,33 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254 | Model Y Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,33 s | 3,76 s+0,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,66 s | 12,02 s+0,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,35 s | 22,07 s+1,28 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 250 km/h−40 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,18 kg/hp | 4,39 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254 | Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,03 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,94 s | 1,72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,21 s | 2,80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,33 s | 3,76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,77 s | 4,98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,06 s | 8,65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,35 s | 14,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,66 s | 12,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,35 s | 22,07 s |
| Top speed limited | 210 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 489 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 800 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 456 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 670 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 003 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model Y Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.76 s versus 4.34 s for the GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology. At this point, the Model Y Performance leads by 0.57 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Performance is doing 152 km/h against 145 km/h for the GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology. The gap is 0.45 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Performance crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 12.66 s. The 0.64 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 201 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Performance finishes in 22.06 s versus 23.35 s, with a 1.28 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology is capped at 210 km/h, the Model Y Performance at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.18 kg/hp vs 4.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.65 seconds. The 0.57 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Performance wins (3,76 s vs 4,33 s).
GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,33 seconds (calibrated simulation).
GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254: 489 hp, ratio 5,18 kg/hp. Model Y Performance: 456 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp.
GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254: 210 km/h. Model Y Performance: 250 km/h.